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Vanguard Sona Comp

Every Vanguard Sona board in TFT Set 17 on one page: 39 ranked games across 3 versions, with the most played board's units, items and game plan.

Vanguard Sona A Tier
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Tier
A
Top 4 rate
48.7%
Avg place
5.10
1st place
12.8%
Playstyle
1-cost reroll
Games
39

Is Vanguard Sona good in TFT Set 17?

39 ranked games
A

Vanguard Sona is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 48.7% of the time with an average place of 5.10 across 39 ranked games. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

5.10
Avg Place
12.82%
First Place
48.72%
Top 4 Rate
0.22%
Pick Rate

This comp averages a 5.10 placement with a 48.7% top 4 rate and a 12.8% first place rate across 39 ranked games. A 0.2% pick rate makes this a less contested composition.

Vanguard / Shepherd builds: LeBlanc with Archangel's Staff, Guinsoo's Rageblade, Jeweled Gauntlet (100.0% top 4, +51.28% vs. the comp average); Leona with Bloodthirster, Sterak's Gage, Titan's Resolve (100.0% top 4, +51.28% vs. the comp average); Nunu & Willump with Adaptive Helm, Adaptive Helm, Protector's Vow (100.0% top 4, +51.28% vs. the comp average)
High Contested Risk
This comp has High contested risk and is often contested and may require backup plans. The most contested units are Sona, Karma, LeBlanc due to their popularity and high cost. Consider having backup carries in mind.
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Vanguard Sona units and star levels

The 9 units of the final board, with how often each finishes at 2 and 3 stars in this comp and the items it holds. Sona is the main carry.

Unit2★3★Items
SonaSona Carry75%0%Blue BuffAdaptive HelmRabadon's Deathcap
KarmaKarma Carry88%0%Archangel's StaffSpear of ShojinMorellonomicon
LeBlancLeBlanc Carry94%6%Giant SlayerGuinsoo's RagebladeJeweled Gauntlet
Nunu & WillumpNunu & Willump88%0%Ionic SparkRadiant Warmog's ArmorProtector's Vow
IllaoiIllaoi88%13%Gargoyle StoneplateWarmog's ArmorAegis of Dusk
MeepsieMeepsie100%0%—
MordekaiserMordekaiser75%0%—
ZoeZoe100%0%Void StaffMorellonomiconStriker's Flail
LeonaLeona 3★38%63%BloodthirsterSterak's GageTitan's Resolve

Vanguard Sona traits

The board activates Vanguard, Shepherd, and Arbiter. Highlighted numbers are the breakpoints this comp reaches.

Vanguard Sona game plan

1-cost reroll
  1. Early

    Open with units like Leona, Miss Fortune, Mordekaiser, and Zoe and stay healthy until your carries show up.

  2. Mid

    Slow roll at level 5 above 50 gold until Leona hit 3 stars, then level up to finish the board.

  3. Items

    Build Blue Buff, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap on Sona.

How to play Vanguard Sona · Vanguard Sona items and best builds

Vanguard Sona variants

39 ranked games

Every tracked version of Vanguard Sona. Green units are added and red units are cut compared with the most played board. Open a board for its own items, augments and stats.

Units, items and the game plan come from the most played board (16 games). The headline numbers combine all 3 versions.

BoardGamesTop 4 rateAvg place
Most playedLeonaMeepsieMordekaiserZoeIllaoiKarmaLeBlancNunu & WillumpSona16100.0%2.25
− Zoe120.0%7.25
+ Vex − LeBlanc− Zoe1127.3%6.91

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Vanguard Sona FAQ – TFT Set 17

Is Vanguard Sona good in TFT Set 17?

Vanguard Sona is a 1-cost reroll comp rated A tier in TFT Set 17: it finishes top 4 48.7% of the time with an average place of 5.10 across 39 ranked games. Results swing a lot — play it when the units come to you rather than forcing it.

Who are the carries in Vanguard Sona?

The damage in Vanguard Sona comes from Sona, Karma, and LeBlanc. Sona is the main carry and should get your first completed items.

What items does Sona need in Vanguard Sona?

The best tracked build for Sona in this comp is Blue Buff, Adaptive Helm, and Rabadon's Deathcap, with a 100.0% top 4 rate over 3 games. See the Items tab for every build and holder.

Is Vanguard Sona a reroll comp?

Yes. Vanguard Sona wants Leona at 3 stars, so slow roll at level 5 with gold above 50 until you hit them.

What traits does Vanguard Sona use?

Vanguard Sona runs Vanguard, Shepherd, Arbiter, Dark Star, and Conduit.

Is Vanguard Sona contested?

Rarely. Vanguard Sona appears in only 0.22% of full boards, so you will usually have its units to yourself.

How many versions of Vanguard Sona are there?

MetaBot tracks 3 versions of Vanguard Sona in TFT Set 17, with 39 ranked games between them and a 48.7% top-4 rate. The most played version accounts for 16 of those games.